Choose a standard bachelor of science degree or a specialization in biotechnology or polymer engineering.

Our Faculty

are innovative and interactive

use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning

are frequently recognized for their excellence in research and teaching scholarship

Akron Advantage

Hands-on Research

Experience chemical and engineering firsthand through our research facilities:

six state-of-the-art research laboratories

computer lab

applied colloid and surface science lab

catalysis research lab

multiphase and solids processing lab

supercritical fluid lab

The work in these labs includes research into:

biocompatible polymeric materials

biological cellular and enzymatic processes

nanocomposite materials

chemical vapor deposition

computational molecular science

micro-scale separations

advanced process control

green chemistry

novel catalytic reactions

Real World Experience

Gain important practical professional experience through the optional cooperative education program in the engineering field of your choice. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school following your sophomore year. As an added benefit, you’ll earn a competitive salary.

Recent placements include:

Wright Patterson Air Force Base

The Cleveland Clinic

Ashland Chemical

Bridgestone Firestone

DuPont Dow Elastomers

First Energy/Perry Nuclear

GoJo Industries

Chardon Rubber Company

Chemical Engineering Student Organizations

Interact with other engineering students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:

Career Outlook

Opportunities continue to grow in the areas of research and development as demands for more efficient means of production are met. Among manufacturing industries, the best opportunities are in specialty chemicals, plastics materials, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and electronics.

Cooperative Education and Placement

The College of Engineering's Cooperative Education Program enables you to integrate classroom instruction with practical and valuable on-the-job work experience. If you choose to co-op, you will complete your first five semesters of study and then begin alternating a semester of paid employment in your major field of interest with a semester of classroom study, until your senior level. Learn more.